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Read about the food, eateries, neighborhoods, and people that make New York what it is.

The Brooklyn Bridge in an 1885 print by Currier and Ives. Image is in the public domain. Courtesy: Library of Congress.

  • Pub culture and the history of the Irish in New York City
    Bronx

    Pub culture and the history of the Irish in New York City

    Breanna Corcoran, Hope Finazzo, Carina Fu

    How Ireland’s tumultuous history led to a resilient cuisine and pub culture that dominates modern NYC.

    Read more.: Pub culture and the history of the Irish in New York City
  • Late Nights and Neon Lights: A Journey Through Manhattan’s East Side 24/7 Diners
    manhattan

    Late Nights and Neon Lights: A Journey Through Manhattan’s East Side 24/7 Diners

    Hope Finazzo with Breanna Corcoran and Carina Fu

    What do New Yorkers crave when the city never sleeps? From cozy brunches to midnight turkey melts, six East Side diners dish out more than meals—they serve community, comfort, history, and a side of timeless charm in the heart of New York City.

    Read more.: Late Nights and Neon Lights: A Journey Through Manhattan’s East Side 24/7 Diners
  • From Las Pampas to Las Parillas: How NYC Received a Taste of Argentina
    manhattan

    From Las Pampas to Las Parillas: How NYC Received a Taste of Argentina

    Tiago Uddin, Emilia Strugala

    Influenced by Argentina’s vast plains and deep ranching traditions, Argentinian cuisine has carried its natural spirit across continents. Even though it mainly consists of meat, the authentic flavors of Argentina preserved a meaty cultural identity while adapting to the rapidly modernizing world of New York City.

    Read more.: From Las Pampas to Las Parillas: How NYC Received a Taste of Argentina
  • Union Square Greenmarket
    manhattan

    Union Square Greenmarket

    Miao Zou, Sreejita Roy, Artemis Bogin

    You stroll into this bustling market, suddenly surrounded by strangely familiar foods as the fragrant smell of freshly cooked squash and sautéed apple cider catches your attention, you approach.

    Read more.: Union Square Greenmarket
  • From Manufacturing Center to Commercial Space and all the Issues In Between: Industry City
    Brooklyn

    From Manufacturing Center to Commercial Space and all the Issues In Between: Industry City

    Samantha Soued

    Once a hub for industry, now a playground for retail and culture – Industry City is placed in Sunset Park, but not without controversy. Who really benefits from this project and why did it come about in the first place? Let’s explore the tensions that Brooklyn’s most debated development has sparked between community needs and capital growth.

    Read more.: From Manufacturing Center to Commercial Space and all the Issues In Between: Industry City
  • What Came First: The Bacon, the Egg, or the Cheese?
    bodega, Bronx, Brooklyn, manhattan, Queens

    What Came First: The Bacon, the Egg, or the Cheese?

    Rosabelle Yavorsky, Max Tsigalnitsky, Chrystal Mallouras

    “Bacon-egg-and-cheese-salt-pepper-ketchup-on-a-roll”—a phrase almost every New Yorker knows by heart. But how did this iconic sandwich become the city’s breakfast anthem?

    Read more.: What Came First: The Bacon, the Egg, or the Cheese?
  • Melting in Memories: Hotpot
    manhattan

    Melting in Memories: Hotpot

    Aralyn Geevarghese, Sara Novo, Melanya Loewy

    Have you ever craved a juicy slab of steak on your barbecue, waiting for it to grill to perfection? Has that ever taken you hours and possibly an overcooked waste of veal? Don’t fret, there’s still a chance for you to understand the grill and satisfy your tastebuds with a specific cuisine: a traditional hotpot.

    Read more.: Melting in Memories: Hotpot
  • Kept Close: How New York City’s History Has Preserved Jewish Culinary Traditions
    Brooklyn, fusion restaurant

    Kept Close: How New York City’s History Has Preserved Jewish Culinary Traditions

    Lead Author: Rachel Dayts, Co-Author: Wafa Berri

    You see pasta and tacos on over half the menus in New York City, but where’s the matzo ball soup? Despite New York’s substantial Jewish population, Jewish food has remained largely traditional and underrepresented. Shalom Japan offers a glimpse of how identity and cultural heritage can come together without losing what makes tradition meaningful.

    Read more.: Kept Close: How New York City’s History Has Preserved Jewish Culinary Traditions
  • Slices of Culture: Reinterpreting Pizza in the East Village
    fusion restaurant, manhattan, pizza

    Slices of Culture: Reinterpreting Pizza in the East Village

    Wafa Berri with Rachel Dayts

    Grab a slice topped with kimchi or chicken tikka masala in the East Village, where pizza tells the story of New York’s diversity. These aren’t your average pies, so come hungry and leave with a new understanding of the cultures that shape the city.

    Read more.: Slices of Culture: Reinterpreting Pizza in the East Village
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